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Terry Funk

Terry Funk

Nickname: Wrestling's Living Legend; The Amarillo Rose

Height: 6' 1"

Weight: 247 lbs.

From: The Double Cross Ranch in Amarillo, TX

Birthday: Jun 30th

Pro Debut: December 9, 1965

Aliases: Chainsaw Charlie, The Texan, Señor Funkster

Feds Worked For: TSW, NWA, WWF, ECW, WCW, UCW, NWA-TNA, NWA-West, JCW, All-Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), Awesome Wrestling Entertainment (VA), Big Time Wrestling (WV), Carolina Championship Wrestling (CA), Central States Wrestling (KS/MO), Florida Championship Wrestling (FL), Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (Japan), House of Hardcore (NY), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), IWA Mid-South (IL), Japanese Wrestling Association (Japan), Major League Wrestling, Mid-Southern (TN), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), NWA Hollywood (CA), 3PW (PA), Ring of Honor, Southern Championship Wrestling (TX), Squared Circle Wrestling (NY), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico), Wrestle-One, Xtreme Championship Wrestling (TX), Xtreme Wrestling Federation (CA),

Finisher: Piledriver, Sleeperhold, Stunner

Signature Moves: Moonsault, Spinning Toe Hold

 

Career Highlights: -3PW Champion
-Amarillo Brass Knucks Champion (2x)
-ECW World Champion
-Georgia Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-National Television Champion
-NWA (Amarillo) International Champion (2x)
-NWA (Amarillo) International Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA Eastern Champion
-NWA Eastern Television Champion
-NWA Florida Champion
-NWA (Florida) North American Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA (Florida) Southern Champion (2x)
-NWA Florida Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA Florida Television Champion
-NWA International Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA (Los Angeles) Americas Champion
-NWA (Los Angeles) World Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA Missouri Champion
-NWA (Texas) World Tag Team Champion (2x, w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-NWA United States Champion
-NWA Western States Champion (7x)
-NWA Western States Tag Team Champion (2x, w/ Ricky Romero)
-NWA World Champion
-Southern Championship Wrestling Champion
-Southern Championship Wrestling Southwest Tag Team Champion (w/ Wahoo McDaniel)
-Southern Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champion (w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-UCW Universal Hardcore Champion (2x)
-USWA World Champion
-WCW United States Champion
-WCW World Hardcore Champion (2x)
-WWC Tag Team Champion (2x, w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-WWF World Tag Team Champion (w/ Cactus Jack)

Affiliates: Jimmy Hart, The J-Tex Corporation, The Old Age Outlaws, Dory Funk, Jr., Mick Foley, Tommy Dreamer, Peter Kasaa, Dean Johnson

Notable Feuds: The Brisco Brothers, Bull Ramos, Buddy Austin, Ciclon Negro, Johnny Valentine, Dick Murdoch, Abdullah the Butcher, Dusty Rhodes, Karl Kox, Harley Race, Junkyard Dog, Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, Sting, The Sheik, Jimmy Snuka, Sabu, Shane Douglas, Public Enemy, Cactus Jack, Masato Tanaka, Hayabusa, Brian Lee, Raven, New Age Outlaws, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Eric Bischoff, Steve Corino

Other Facts: -Full name was Terrence Funk
-Brother of pro wrestler Dory Funk, Jr.
-Son of pro wrestler Dory Funk, Sr.
-Grand Uncle of pro wrestler Dory Funk, IV
-Cousin of pro wrestler Larry Lane
-Billed as the brother of pro wrestler Jimmy Jack Funk
-Sometimes billed from Umbarger, TX
-Defeated Sputnik Monroe in his debut match
-He and Dory Funk, Jr. are the only brothers to have both held the NWA World Title
-Disguised himself as The Texan while competing in Florida. After winning the Florida TV Title, he unmasked himself.
-Announced his first retirement in 1983.
-When he entered the WWF in 1986, he began carrying a branding iron, which he would use to brand his opponents after defeating them. The iron carried the mark of 2 "x"s, symbolising the Double-Cross Ranch.
-Believed to be the only wrestler to compete in NWA, AWA, WWF, ROH, TNA, WCW, NJPW, AJPW & ECW
-Appeared in several movies, including "Paradise Alley", "Over The Top", "Roadhouse", and "Friday Night Lights". He was featured heavily in the 1999 Barry Blaustein documentary "Beyond the Mat". He also appeared in episodes of "Swamp Thing", "Quantum Leap" and "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr."
-Former WCW Commissioner
-Former color analyst for WCW. He also briefly hosted an interview segment called "Funk's Grill".
-Former member of the J-Tex Corporation
-Former member of the Stud Stable
-Former member of the Old Age Outlaws
-Inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame in 1995
-Inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame in 1996
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2004
-Inducted into 2300 Arena's Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2005
-Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (w/ Dory Funk, Jr. as The Funks) in 2008
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009
-Inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010
-Inducted into the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2021
-Voted Wrestler of the Year in the PWI Year-End polls in 1976
-Voted Feud of the Year (vs. Ric Flair) in the PWI Year-End polls in 1989
-Voted Inspirational Wrestler of the Year in the PWI Year-End polls in 1997
-Ranked #22 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked #98 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked #45 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked #33 in the 1994 PWI 500
-Ranked #70 in the 1995 PWI 500
-Ranked #143 in the 1996 PWI 500
-Ranked #60 in the 1997 PWI 500
-Ranked #60 in the 1998 PWI 500
-Ranked #212 in the 1999 PWI 500
-Ranked #165 in the 2000 PWI 500
-Passed away August 23rd, 2023 at the age of 79. He had been diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and had spent time in an assisted living centre, but by the end of the year, he had reportedly returned to his home and was thought to be doing well.

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Spotlight in History

  • 1983 King Parsons def. Tola Yatsu for the WCCW Television Champion
  • 2003 Sonny C def. Rocco Valentino for the TPW Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
  • 2004 Ty Magnus & Li'l Joe def. X2C (Cade Sydal & X-Cal) for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 2004 Chris Matthews def. Angel Williams for the ACW Heavyweight Champion
  • 2021 Maui Mike became the ASP Livestream Champion

Week of Sun 03-24 to Sat: 03-30

  • 03-24 1978 Dale Valentine def. Al Madril for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-24 1978 Steven Little Bear & Ray Candy became the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Champion
  • 03-24 1979 Charlie Cook def. Ron Bass for the TSW Arkansas Champion
  • 03-24 1986 Lance Von Erich def. Buddy Roberts for the WCCW Television Champion
  • 03-24 1999 Tarantula def. Grunt for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-24 2001 Miss Venom def. Heather Savage for the OPW Oklahoma Womens Champion
  • 03-24 2017 Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) def. Legion (Rob Cabella & Samedi) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
  • 03-24 2019 The Saints of Pro Wrestling (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders) became the ASP Tag Team Champions
  • 03-24 2023 Stormi Renee def. Erica for the CPW Women’s Champion
  • 03-24 2024 Malik Mayfield became the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 03-24 2024 Johnny Kove became the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 03-25 1983 Terry Gordy def. The Great Kabuki for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 03-25 1988 King Parsons def. Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Champion
  • 03-25 2000 Bull Schmitt def. Rocco Valentino for the OPW Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-25 2000 Ichiban [2nd] def. Tarantula for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-25 2016 Mascara La Parka def. Korvin Sage for the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Champion
  • 03-25 2016 The Mid-South Express (Tyson Jaymes & Will Chambers) def. The Creepsters (Buster Cherry & Mr. Barnes) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champion
  • 03-25 2017 Randy Price def. Double D for the IZW Impact Division Champion
  • 03-25 2017 Nikki Knight became the ASP Women's Champion
  • 03-25 2017 Fuego del Sol became the IWR Revolutionary Champion
  • 03-25 2018 Adam Patrick def. Brock Landers for the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 03-25 2023 Pyro def. Dr. Corvus for the WAH Hunger Dojo Champion
  • 03-26 1956 Bull Curry def. Don Evans for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 03-26 1977 The Medics (Medic 1 & Medic 2) def. Bob Sweetan & Tony Rocco for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
  • 03-26 1980 Bull Ramos def. Mike Sharpe, Jr. for the MSW Mississippi Champion
  • 03-26 1995 Wild Maverick became the PZWA Junior Heavyweight Title Champion
  • 03-26 2010 Dutch Hagen def. Shane Morbid for the TAP Oklahoma Heritage Champion
  • 03-26 2011 The Saints of Twilight (Ignition & Reckless) def. Cold Blooded Chris & Max McGuirk for the ComPro Tag Team Champions
  • 03-26 2011 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-26 2011 Ryan Styles def. David Kyzer for the SWCW All-American Champion
  • 03-26 2023 Wolf of War became the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 03-26 2023 The Psychotic Messengers (Malachi & Tank Bryson) became the ASP Tag Team Champions
  • 03-27 1939 John Swenski def. Bob Kenaston for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-27 1952 Marshall Estep became the TSW Missouri Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-27 1967 Fritz Von Erich def. Brute Bernard for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-27 2010 Maniac Mike def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 03-27 2021 Spike became the WAH Living Hope Champion
  • 03-27 2022 Maui Mike def. Malik Mayfield for the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 03-27 2022 Chosen Influence (Luke Richmond & Malik Mayfield) became the ASP Tag Team Champions
  • 03-27 2022 Mr. Nasty became the ASP 5-Star Champion
  • 03-28 1983 King Parsons def. Tola Yatsu for the WCCW Television Champion
  • 03-28 2003 Sonny C def. Rocco Valentino for the TPW Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-28 2004 Ty Magnus & Li'l Joe def. X2C (Cade Sydal & X-Cal) for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 03-28 2004 Chris Matthews def. Angel Williams for the ACW Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-28 2021 Maui Mike became the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 03-29 1968 Spoiler #1 def. Billy Red Lyons for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-29 1976 Buck Robley & Bob Slaughter def. The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Buddy Roberts) for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
  • 03-29 1982 Bugsy McGraw def. Jose Lothario for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 03-29 2008 Anthony Jackson def. The Canadian Red Devil for the FCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-29 2008 La M (Jesus Rodriguez & El Choppo) def. The Compound Varsity (Romero Contreras & Justin Lee) for the FCW Tag Team Champions
  • 03-29 2008 Al Farat def. Thug Nasty for the UWF06 Violent Division Champion
  • 03-29 2008 Carnage def. Slash for the GPCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 03-29 2008 Xavior def. Jeff Knight for the GPCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 03-29 2014 Bud Barnes def. Tyson Jaymes for the SWCW All-American Champion
  • 03-29 2014 David Kyzer def. L. J. McDaniels for the SWCW Luchadore Champion
  • 03-29 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 03-29 2014 Rick Russo def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 03-29 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 03-29 2014 Rick Russo def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 03-29 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 03-30 1981 Bob Sweetan def. Mike George for the TSW Tri-State Champion
  • 03-30 1981 Junkyard Dog & Dick Murdoch def. Ernie Ladd & Leroy Brown for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
  • 03-30 1986 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) def. The Sheepherders (Butch Miller & Luke Williams) for the UWF Tag Team Champions
  • 03-30 2013 Bobby Burns & Psycho Sawyer def. The Golden Alliance (Jake O'Brien & C. M. Chunk) for the SRPW Tag Team Champions
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